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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1928

Page

2

Death of Martin K. Stobart in Pomeroy at 74

Martin K. Stobart, 74, died Saturday afternoon at his Rutland home after weeks of illness. Born in Jackson County West Virginia, he lived on farms near Syracuse before moving to Rutland two years ago with his second wife. He had earlier resided briefly in Pomeroy where he belonged to the M E Church. He leaves four children from a previous marriage and several siblings. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at the M E Church in Rutland with burial in Miles Cemetery.

Pomeroy Martin K. Stobart Rutland Mr. Stobart Jackson County W. Va Syracuse M. E. Church Carrie Seidenable Herbert Stobart Joseph Farl Nora Stobart Pittsburgh Will W. Stobart Chester Township W. L. Stobart Philadelphia Emmett W. Stobart Louisville Ackley McBride

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Miller in Columbus Visit

Mrs. R A Miller hosted a 6 o clock dinner Friday night to celebrate her husband s birthday with guests including Mr and Mrs David Chase Mr and Mrs C Miller Mrs R C Windsor and others. Jessie Johnston of Columbus visited with her daughter Betty Lou and parents Arthur Boice. Local school officials A W McKay Nan Moore Mary Root and Bartels toured Columbus visiting schools and friends and attending the football game. Kathryn Marie Frye was born Friday to Mr and Mrs George Frye in Columbus at Mrs Florence Jones home. Mr Frye returned to Columbus Saturday. Billy Horden and wife returned from Charleston to stay through the election.

R. A. Miller David Chase C. Miller R. C. Windsor A. W. McKay Jean Miller Jessie Johnston Columbus Betty Lou Arthur Boice Nan Moore Mary Root Miss Bartels George Frye Kathryn Marie

Birthday Party Honors Six Year Old Jane Stansbury

Mrs G H Stansbury hosted a Grant Street birthday event for her daughter Jane on November 3 the girl turning six. About 30 young guests attended including three boys. Activities included games and a birthday pie drawing lolly-pops. Ice cream and cake were served.

Middleport G. H. Stansbury Grant Street Jane

Funeral for Mr Soles Held in Moddleport

The funeral for Mr Soles was conducted Sunday at 2 o clock at the Rutland Street home with Rev C H Wichinger of Heath M E Church delivering the sermon. Burial followed at Salem Center after his death in an Athens hospital Friday after a surgical operation.

Moddleport Soles Rutland Street C. H. Wichinger Heath M. E. Church Salem Center

Purchase at Underselline Store Leaders Move In

Mr and Mrs W H Craige owners of the Underselline Store on South Third Street have bought the N H Roush Store and fixtures and the Pearl Street residence. They will assume charge at once and transfer stock to the new property. Mr and Mrs Roush will store household goods and move west for health reasons.

Middleport Navy Birs W. H. Craige South Third Street N. H. Roush Pearl and Locust Streets Roush West

Good Play Pomeroy Receives Praise for Student Show

Friday night the Girls' Glee Club of Pomeroy High School staged Miss Cruthers Return at the Auditorium. Attendees praised the performers while Blaecmar was credited with producing the show. An afternoon matinee drew about 500 children attempting admission.

Pomeroy

Only Miracle Saved Cooper From Injury In Car Accident

Pomeroy reports a Saturday crash near Shade involving Myers Y. Cooper gubernatorial candidate. A rear seatmate and Cooper were shaken but uninjured after a muddy slick exit and a collision that bent a bumper and damaged a garage wall. The driver braked to avoid a man pushing a wheelbarrow into the road. Cooper continued to Pomeroy to address a waiting crowd.

Pomeroy Shade Myers Y. Cooper Cooper Mr. Cooper EB. EB. Brownshe Everett Meeks Cincinnati Meeks Athens Potherou

Chatley Discusses Choosing Your Own Obituary at Church

The Rev. M. E. Chatley of the Christian Church spoke on choosing one’s obituary, outlining four guiding life aspects: character, home relations, church ties, and civic status. He cited Methuselah’s 969 years and 49 words as a caution that deeds, not mere longevity, define a life.

Chatley M. E. Chatley Christian Church Mr. Chatley Methuselah

Probate Court Records Note Lunacy Ruling and Wills

Edith Helen Cuckler 16 arraigned on lunacy charges found not insane but incorrigible and feebleminded by physicians Gribble and Bing. Disposition pending. Millie B. Paulk will probate. H B Bolton Rutland named executor. Inventory for Anna M Nickleson filed Saturday.

Pomeroy Edith Helen Cuckler

Ill on Boat on Ohio River Fatal for Miss Kathryn Petty

A pleasure trip on the Ohio River ended in tragedy for Miss Kathryn Petty when illness aboard a P. and C. Steamers trip to Cincinnati led to unconsciousness and death at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Doctors attributed the death to acute indigestion.

Middleport Ohio River Kathryn Petty Cincinnati Huntington Dam No Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Boy Breaks Arm In Wolfpen Scooter Accident

Five year old Billie Russell fell while playing with a scooter at his home in Wolfpen and broke his arm between the wrist and elbow. Doctor Gribble was summoned to treat the injury.

Pomeroy Gribble Howard Russell Wolfpen Billie

Ethel Zeise Elected President of Kom Go Club

Miss Ethel Zeise formerly of Middleport now living in Columbus was elected president of the Kom go Club at a dinner business meeting. The club unites business and professional women to promote enthusiasm for national conventions and to finance delegates’ expenses.

Middleport Ethel Zeise Columbus Komgo Club

High School Class Visits Columbus Dispatch Plant

Members of the New Marshfield High School printing class traveled to Columbus on Friday. The group included Thomas Winning Clarence Sharrock Florine Merritt Carlyle Whitlater Holly White Ruth Auker Alice Dicken Gerald Beveridge Pearl Dailey John Snedden Paul Gilham and Alba Kyle to tour points in the city such as The Columbus Dispatch plant.

New Marshfield High School Columbus Columbus Dispatch Thomas Winning Clarence Sharrock Florine Merritt Carlyle Whitlater Holly White Ruth Auker Alice Dicken Gerald Beveridge Pearl Dailey John Snedden Paul Gilham Alba Kyle

Captain Changes Position at Wisconsin Grid

Rube Wagner moved from tackle to guard late in October after Wisconsin officials found his play at tackle unsatisfactory. The switch aims to improve the line and strengthen the team’s blocking for upcoming games.

Rube Wagner Wisconsin

California Citizens Plan Big 1923 Olympic Meet

California citizens plan to spend about 5 million dollars to make the 1923 Olympic games in the city the greatest athletic meet ever held.

California

Cystex 48 Hour Test Promises Quick Relief

An ad promotes Cystex as a 48 hour test to relieve nocturnal urination, bladder weakness, burning and backache. It claims drugstore endorsement with guaranteed results, no narcotics, safe ingredients listed, and a money back offer if not satisfied.

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