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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1927

Page

2

Military Funeral Held for Wickham in Pomeroy

Ray Wickham dies after years of illness from gas exposure at his parents home in Sugar Run. Funeral conducted at Simpson M E Church under American Legion auspices drawing many relatives and veterans. He is survived by two young daughters. burial to follow in Rendville after services in Beech Grove.

Pomeroy Ray Wickham Simpson M. E Drew Webster Pot American Legion Weed Wickham William Wickham Sugar Run Beech Grove

Liquor night riders plea change in Pomeroy case

John James, one of a trio of liquor night riders, pleaded guilty in probate court to transporting illicit liquor after capture by a sheriff's posse near Langsville. He received a $100 fine plus costs and was jailed until paid. A. M. Morris of near Harrisonville admitted possessing liquor manufacture implements and was fined $100 with costs and jailed in default.

Pomeroy John James Langsville A. M. Morris Harrisonville

Railroader Injured Falling From Engine at Ambrosia

Clarence McCarley of the York Central lines was badly hurt Sunday evening at Ambrosia West Virginia after falling from a locomotive tank. He sustained head and back injuries though initial reports of a broken back were incorrect. The locomotive rushed him to McMilan hospital in Charleston for treatment.

Middleport Clarence McCarley York Central Lines Ambrosia W. Va Point Pleasant McMilan Hospital Charleston McCarley

Woman Found Dead After Four Days In Ohio Home

Mrs. Clara M. Stewart, 49, was found dead in her bed at her home near a military camp in Pomeroy. Her husband discovered her Sunday night after returning from Philadelphia. Doctor cites heart disease and a four day death period. She is buried in Mason City. Survived by daughter Miss Mabel Hodge and her husband. first husband Mr. Hodge died in a K. and M. railroad wreck.

Pomeroy Clara ‘M. Stewart Phiiladelphia Stewart Emai

Three Die Over End of Week in Sudden Deaths

In Pomeroy on Union avenue Mrs George Gloeckner died at 65 after years of poor health. Surviving: husband Lewis Gloeckner children Mrs Earl Hart Embach Lewis Gloeckner Margaret Smith Albert J Gloeckner Fannie Amberger Norman Gloeckner and 16 grandchildren. Funeral at Peace church Beech Grove cemetery. Jerry Smith 69 died at home in Bradford after a stroke Saturday night. Funeral at Bradford church Raymond Price noted as grandson of Mrs Gobo Morton of Lincoln Hill.

Pomeroy George ¥. Gloeckner Union Avenue Earl Hartembach Lewis PF. Gloeckner Athens Margaret Smith Albert J Fannie Amberger Kenmore Ohio Norman Gloeckner the Peace Church Beech Grove Jerry Smith Bradbury Bradford Church Raymond Price Gobo Morton Lincoln Hill

Mrs H C Bishop Dies of Cancer in Kanauga

Mrs H C Bishop aged 70 died Sunday at her Kananga home from cancer after a long Holzer hospital stay. She is survived by husband, daughter Mrs Pete Stace of Middleport, and two sons James and Otis Bishop of Kanauga. Funeral Wednesday at Kanauga M E church with burial at Mound Hill cemetery Gallipolis.

Middleport H. C. Bishop Pete Stace Kananga Holzer Hospital Kanauga

Ill DeMaine Couple Leaves for Pittsburgh for Treatment

Mr and Mrs Marvin DeMaine travel to Pittsburgh with Dr W Ben Boggess for treatment as both are ill Mr DeMaine retired from the undertaking business due to health Their two sons Marvin and Lee stay with Mrs Lucy Boggess, Mrs DeMaine's aunt, in their absence

Middleport Marvin DeMaine Pittsburgh W. Ben Boggess DeMaine Marvin Lee

Reverend W G James Lectures On Pilgrim's Progress

The Rev W G James of the First Baptist church will lecture and show stereoptical views on Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress starting tomorrow evening. The free public lectures will continue throughout November and promise a complete exposition of the difficult book.

Middleport W. G. James The First Baptist Church Bunyan

Local Residents Visit and Church Pancake Supper Planned

Mr and Mrs Oscar Cheatham and children of Athens visited their parents in town. Lewis Triplet and daughters traveled to Charleston to see relatives. Theodore Wilson of Columbus visited friends here. R C Windsor accompanied Dr McElfresh and wife to Delaware for illness in the family. Mrs T F Ferguson returned from Charleston to tend a recovering sister. S T Crowell and wife from Wellston visited Will Bradford. Heath M F church Ladies Aid plans a pancake supper next Thursday. Mrs A H Armstrong, after Columbus visits, is home with her daughters Mrs Mabel Smith and Mrs Lighter. Mr and Mrs J H Grate attended the sixty fifth birthday of Mrs Grate’s father, Mr Belcher, in Gallipolis. Mrs William Hettiscmer and Mrs Alice Sidenstricher joined the latter’s mother, Mrs

Oscar Cheatham Athens William Cheatham Ferguson Lewis Triplet Charleston Theodore Wilson Columbus R C. Windsor McElfresh Pt. Pleasant Delaware T. F. Ferguson T. Crowell Wellston Will Bradford Heath M. F. Church A. H. Armstrong Mabel Smith Lighter J. H. Grate Gallipolis

Murray to Marietta the last of the week

The mother spent the week here with her daughter visiting relatives in Langsville Dexter and other county localities. Lucile Powell ended a short visit with grandparents James and Mrs Root and returned to Columbus. Mrs. J K Smith stayed in Nitro West Virginia with relatives after visiting Bucyrus then returned home. Mr. Vance and son Don visited Bidwell with his parents while Mr. Vance took time off work at Hobson.

Murray Marietta Langsville Dexter Lucile Powell James Root Columbus J. K. Smith Nitro W. Va E. W. Tompkins Bucyrus Mr. Vance Don Bidwell Hobson

Social notes on Halloween masque and dinners

Mrs. Del Martin hosted a Halloween masquerade party Saturday with thirty six attendees and a Wiener roast at her home. A social at Mr. and Mrs. Spangler’s featured Mrs. Spangler entertaining for her daughter Kathryn.

Mrs. Spangler

Attempts Elopement Near Coal Run Ends in Arrest

Wilbur Griffin and Pauline Hallett both 15 from Salem township faced juvenile court after a tense pursuit ending near Coal Run Sunday morning. Griffin remains in county jail while Hallett has been returned to her parents. Griffin was broke with no luggage. Hallett carried 70 cents and a pasteboard box with two bundles of love letters.

Marietta Wilbur Griffin Pauline Hallett Salem Township Griffin Hallett

Chicago Arrest Report Highlights Desertion Claim

John Carreton says his desertion stemmed from a troubled home life claiming his wife was a "holy horror" at the time. Police report notes his arrest in Chicago.

Chicago John Carreton

Court Grants Janet Ingalls Hair Permission

Mrs Janet Ingalls asked a magistrate for permission to bob her hair and received approval despite her husband’s objection. The ruling confirms a personal style choice with legal backing.

Glasgow Janet Ingalls

Evan Doyle Receives 31.50 Payout for Eye Loss in Mine Accident

Cardiff reports Evan Doyle was awarded 31.50 after losing an eye in a mining accident. The settlement covers medical and damages from the incident. Doyle, a local worker, sustained an eye injury at the mine last month.

Cardiff Evan Doyle

County Schools Chief Praises Athens Bird Contest

H R McVay county superintendent commends the Bird Contest by the Athens Messenger. He says it educates students by developing observation and knowledge of local song birds and urges teachers to encourage participation for better citizens and appreciation of nature.

Athens Messenger H. R. McVay Athens County Mr. McVay

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promotes Quick Indigestion Relief

Advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the best alkali for excess stomach acid from indigestion. It claims one spoonful neutralizes acid instantly and relieves symptoms, noting 50 years of physician use. It promotes a small bottle for 25c and 5c and cites the U S registered trade mark since 1875.

U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company Charles H. Phillips

Cleveland Hosts Farmers Week With Grange Sessions And Shows

Cleveland welcomes farmers for a week of events from November 15 to 28. The 61st National Grange meets November 16 to 25 at Grays Armory and Hotel Cleveland ballroom, while the 55th Ohio State Grange meets November 15 to 17 at the Rainbow Room, Hotel Winton. The third Cleveland Livestock Show and Agricultural Exposition runs November 15 to 19 at the Cleveland Public Auditorium with the 13th Cleveland Poultry Show and first Northern Ohio Potato Show. Highlights include a city reception, degree conferrals, cattle auction, Demeter assembly, and guided tours for delegates and visitors. Two hundred steers are shown by youth participants.

Cleveland National Grange Grays’ Armory Winton Assembly of Demeter Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Livestock Show to Highlight Grange Delegates in Cleveland

Ohio Indiana and Michigan club members lead the main feature at a large livestock show in the Cleveland auditorium annex. Grange exhibits will accompany the display with ample parking promised by city officials. The old fairgrounds near East Ninth Street will serve as the primary lot, with police protection for delegate autos and nine service stations run by National Refining to supply travel information.

Ohio Indiana Michigan Cleveland East Ninth Street National Refining Company

Prominent Banker and Oil Producer Dies in Marietta

John Alfred Lovell 78 noted Marietta banker and oil producer died at his home on Hemlock Place Muskingum Drive after a brief illness of asthmatic heart trouble. Born February 12 1849 on a Joy Creek farm, he started as a stock raiser and dealer with brother Oliver M Lovell, later leasing oil properties in Federal Creek and nearby fields. He moved to Marietta in 1900 with family and expanded operations including ventures near Independence Kansas and Oklahoma. He married Miss Marianna Hobson about fifty six years ago.

Marietta John Alfred Lovell Hemlock Place Muskingum Drive Lovell John W. Lovell Jane Wheeler Lovell New England Joy Federal Creek Oliver M. Lovell Baltimore Chester Hill Byooorl Sa Amesville Fred Foreman Independence Kansas Oklahoma Marianna Hobson Samuel Hobson Anna T Hobson Athens County She Sur

Longtime resident mourned with extended family in attendance

Vives with four daughters and a daughter-in-law, Miss Jessie Lovell and Miss Anna Lovell, at home, Mrs. Alice Robertson of Nowata Oklahoma, Mrs. Helen Riddle of Tulsa, and Mrs. Paul Lovell of Muskingum drive are sisters of the deceased. The Oklahoma daughters and the Utica sister are expected to arrive for the funeral. Mrs. Anna Hobson of Athens is mother in law and Mrs. O. M. Lovell of Amesville, a double sister in law, and Mrs. C. O. Linscott of Amesville, a niece, are also expected. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Jessie Lovell Anna Lovell Alice Robertson Benjamin H. Robertson Nowata Okla Helen Riddle Lynn, B. Riddle Tulsa Paul Lovell Muskingum Drive W. D. Cheadle Utiica W. L. Glass Portland Oregon Oklahoma Utica Anna Hobson Athens O. M. Lovell Amesville C. O. Linscott

Farmers Institute to be Held at Amesville Church

Amesville hosts a two day independent farmers institute in the Presbyterian church starting tomorrow. Miss F. Gertrude Akins of Columbiana county leads with J J Cromley and FE R Wallace among speakers. Activities include 4 H club demonstrations, farm bureau and grange talks, and premium awards by County Agent Thomas Johnson.

Amesville Independent Farmers’ Institute Presbyterian Church F. Gertrude Akins Columbiana County Albert Linscott Harry Henry L. EF. S’hillips Ethetle Strode L. B. Glazier Bert Kuhns Effa Glagier G. F. Timberlake Lois Cecil FE. R. Wallace Ohio University Thomas Johnson Floyd DeLashmutt The Grange Ivan MecKellip

Raymond Price Dies in Columbus Heart Disease

Raymond Price, 32, a Rendville resident, died Saturday at 2 a clock of heart disease at his aunt's home in Columbus. His body was returned to Corning by undertaker C. L. Green. Price had lived with his aunt after his wife died last July. He leaves behind two daughters aged 2 and 7 who live with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Williams, Rendville.

Columbus Pomeroy Rendville Corning Raymond Price C. L. Green Mr. Price John Henry Williams

Rev Thomas Hare Explains Marshall Bill at Church

In Corning on Sunday afternoon the Rev. Thomas Hare of Westerville explained the Marshall bill at the local U B church gathering.

Mrs Seene Buried After Dropsy Death in Santay

CORNING Nov 1 Mrs Chris Seene 58 died of dropsy at her Santay home last Thursday and was buried Saturday in Green Lawn cemetery at Nelsonville. She...

Family leaves husband after years on own

A woman departs from her husband leaving behind Chester at home with six grown children, five sons and one daughter. the others are married.

Chester

Jockey Bobby Lewis Wins Melbourne Race on Trivalve

U.P. Bobby Lewis, a 49 year old millionaire jockey, rode 4 Kk D Clarke's Trivalve to victory in the valuable Melbourne race. Bets favored Trivalve at 6-1 while Silvius, the 3-1 favorite, finished second and Son O'Mine took third.

U.P Bobby” Lewis

Wedding Riot in Uganda Kills 150

A clash among natives at a wedding in Uganda left 150 people dead. Injuries reported, authorities investigating the mass killing as officials urge calm.

Capetown Uganda

Quart of Water Cleans Kidneys

An old health ad claims regular water and Jad Salts flush and stimulate kidneys to prevent pain and disease. It promotes drinking a quart of water daily and taking four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water each morning to prevent bladder irritation and maintain blood purity.

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