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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1920

Page

8

Domeroy Bend News Briefs Highlight Local Moves

Louise Ebersbach returns from Columbus War to visit her parents in Akron. Mrs. Cliff Braley is seriously ill at Holzer hospital and her daughter is ill with spinal trouble. Oscar Rodel visits his mother in the East before returning to Columbus. Mr and Mrs David Geyer return from Letart farm after a few days away. Art Tracy and Theo Jacobs are mentioned in local notes.

Mercy Bend Louise Ebersbach Columbus Fred H. ©. Priode Charles Oscar Rodel John Rodel East Cliff Braleys Holzier Hospital David Geyer Letart Farm Art Tracy Theo Jacobs Ernest Story Athens Buick Company Athens Rodney Downing Cleveland Howard Helm Parkersburg John Elmits James Thesuuster Charleston Alice Thomas Oroville Lillian Skinner Middleport Davenport Iowa Raymond Conde Lucile Elizabeth Jennings Point Pleasant Bend Idon Hodge John Hodge

Local and Personal News Highlights

Business visitors in Columbus and Wellston. Eva Tontana slowly improves from typhoid fever. Newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Albert Mees weighing eight pounds. Attended Christian Science lecture in Athens by Dr Cook. Various visits, travels, and social events listed including hospital trips, trips to Cincinnati and Huntington, alums banquet date set for May 31, and births of two twins to Mr and Mrs Kid Heath of Marietta formerly Bertha Gress.

Columbus Wellston Eva Tontana Albert Mees C. BE. Dow A. W. Hartley L. H. Flickinger Athens Cook A. W. Whittaker Fivelstum Smith and Croy Smith Farm Sumner Judge Wood John Wood Emma Lee S. B. Hanlin W. G. Plantz P. L. Clifton A. D. Russell Cincinnati Kathryn Schlaegel F. J. Jones Washington D. C Mary Miller Huntington Loraine Carvelie St. Albans Charles Rheinhart Gallipolis Charles Ruble Holzier Hospital George Wittimer Walter Howell William Sauer Bucyrus Ohio Mary Beckle Walter Heilman Edith Riggs Anquet Mia Kid Heath Marietta Bertha Gress Pomeroy

Former Middleport Resident Lillian Skinner Dies in Davenport

Miss Lillian Skinner, former Middleport resident with ties to Pomeroy, died in Davenport Iowa on Wednesday. The body will be moved to Middleport with two sisters accompanying. Funeral arrangements are pending for Saturday with exact time and place to be announced.

Middleport Davenport Iowa Geo. P. Daniels Lillian Skinner

Memorial Day Observance Ordered by Commander Smith

State G A R directs Middleport Decoration Day for May 31 with all soldiers and helpers assembling at City Hall at 9:00 a m Monday to proceed to decorate graves following orders from state headquarters.

Smith Middleport

Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Soldiers

A City Hall procession begins at 1 30 p m with the Middleport band. The parade travels Third street Rutland Second Mill to the school for exercises. The aging G A R ranks are thinning, and citizens are urged to attend with flowers to honor those who fought for the country.

Middleport City Hall Third Street Third Rutland Street Rutland Second Street Second Mill Street

Funeral of Peter Durst at Poplar Ridge

Funeral services for Peter Durst who died at his home at Poplar Ridge were held at Old Kgger church this Friday at 10 oclock. He was about 74 and is survived by his wife and several children.

Peter Durst Poplar Ridge Old Kgger

Mar garet Elizabeth Sibley Weds Charles Hartley in May

Marriage cards announce the wedding of Margaret Elizabeth Sibley daughter of H D Sibley San Bernardino Cal to Charles Augustus Hartley on May 17 The bride's mother born and raised in Racine is well known in eastern county. Several local residents and visitors mentioned in the notice.

Far West Margaret Elizabeth H. D. Sibley San Bernardino Cal Charles Augustus Hartley Racine

Hanna to raise half a million for Wood campaign

Dan R. Hanna of Cleveland agreed to raise 500000 to finance General Leonard Wood's presidential bid. John T. King, former Wood manager, testified to the Senate campaign expenditures committee that this occurred over a year ago. Hanna did not reveal his share or his role in securing William Cooper Procter's 600000 advance.

Washington Dan R. Hanna Cleveland Leonard Wood John T. King Wood Senate King Hanna William Cooper Procter Cincinnati Procter

Court actions filed in common pleas court for partition and deed reform

Two actions filed in common pleas court involve partition and deed reform. In Hollister Trimble Township Mike and Julia Rodas sue Peter and Barbara Kovach over two parcels claiming a deed error. they seek a corrected deed. In Nelsonville Leslie Cox seeks partition and a sale of property left to heirs after Francis Cox’s death with a one fourth interest claimed. Portland reports Ralph Pane’s car held ninety days for speeding. he later sold it and police had to release it.

Common Pleas Court Nelsonville Hollister Trimble Township Mike Julia Roda Peter Barbara Kovach Rodas Kovachs Leslie Cox Brat Albea Osgood Francis Cox Portland Ore Ralph Pane Pane

Ohio Prohibitionists Nominate State Ticket for Victory

Ohio prohibitionists cap their convention by nominating John A. Henderson for governor with E F. Rich Elias Jenkins and others atop the ticket. The platform vows prohibition victory and calls for a cigarette and drug traffic war, a one day rest in seven, better highways, free speech and press, and support for the League of Nations covenant with reservations.

Columbus Mays Ohio John A. Henderson Dayton E. FE. Rich Cleveland Elias Jenkins Youngstown W. B. Patton Warren H. L. Peeke Sandusky Viola D

Ohio Man Held On Murder Charge

Dunnville Ontario May 28 Joseph Appert of Dayton Ohio an employee at Howe's London Shows booths was under arrest for the murder of P Kilmer secretary treasurer of the circus here During the struggle preceding the arrest Appert was wounded reflecting the violent incident at the circus venue

Dunnville Ontario Jospeh Appert Dayton Ohio Howe London P. Kilmer Appert

Palmer to Appear Before Rules Committee

Attorney General Palmer informs the house rules committee that he will testify on charges of mistreatment of aliens held for deportation. The allegations were raised by Louis F. Post assistant secretary of labor.

Washington Palmer House Rules Committee Louis F. Post

Bergdoll Seen in Boston Station

Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, millionaire draft dodger, escaped in Philadelphia about a week ago. Police and federal officials say Bergdoll was in Boston today disguised as a woman and seen at North Station.

Boston Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Philadelphia North Station

Obituary of Harriet J. Stout Widow of Noah Stout

Harriet J. Stout, born January 17, 1848, in Meigs County, died April 4, 1920, aged 72 years 2 months 17 days. Daughter of Joseph and Martha Dickinson, wife of Noah Stout since 1867, mother of ten children, with twenty-two grandchildren. Survived by eight children, she spent life in Meigs County and was a loving mother and wife. Her verse memorial notes she is not dead but away in an unknown land.

Harriet J. Stout Noah Stout Joseph Martha Dickinson Meigs County Rev. Peyton

Catarrhal Deafness Claim Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement urges readers with catarrhal deafness or head noises to buy Parmint double strength, mix with hot water and sugar, and take a spoonful four times daily. It promises relief, open nostrils, easier breathing, and reduced mucus, claiming the remedy is easy to prepare and inexpensive.

Danderine Claims Hair Regrowth and Dandruff Removal

A cosmetic ad touts Danderine as stopping hair loss and dandruff after a small purchase. It promises every hair displays new life vigor brightness and thickness following application.

Lipton’s Shamrock IV Returns To Challenge America’s Cup

British yachtsman Sir Thomas Lipton launches Shamrock IV to challenge the American defender Resolute or Vanitie off Sandy Hook in July. The race involves three trials with Shamrock IV and Shamrock III, Vanitie, and Resolute, amid updated masts sails and new handicaps.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Dick Brown Brown Thomas Lipton Ireland Resolute Vanitie Sandy Hook Charles Nicholson England Shamrock III Atlantic Asail William Gardner W. Starling Burgess Nat Herreshoff Robert W. Emmons New York Yacht Club W. P. Burton Sir Thomas Lipton Burton

Woman Urges Home Use of Chamberlain Remedy

A. O. Newell of New Kensington Pa writes that he keeps Chamberlain s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house and recommends it to friends who have found it effective. He urges readers to avoid the trouble of sending for medicine.

Chamberlain A. O. Newell New Kensington

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