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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1921
Page
10
The five co-operate Protestant churches in Pomeroy urge a union prayer meeting at Bethany M E church Friday at noon to pray for world peace. Civic groups merge to form a law enforcement league with the civic improvement club to aid town betterment. another meeting is set for Friday evening at Simpson M E church inviting all citizens.
Harry Fennimore of Salt Street fell Friday while painting Ben Ewing's house. He sustained a severe leg fracture with bone protruding and was taken to Holzer hospital for treatment.
C. H. Chapman Jr. brings a common pleas case against Thomas H. Leitheit seeking 502.40 dollars plus interest from August 29, 1921. The action cites a money claim and may require court action to recover the sum.
One of the finest union meetings of Pomeroy churches was held at Simpson M K church on Sunday evening. The Bethany M E K church orchestra performed reflections, Emma Lou Keehne played violin, Leo Phillips sang, and Judge C E Peoples delivered a masterly address on the armament limitation conference to convene in Washington.
Mise Ema D. Lee visits Columbus to see Dr. Vorhes family. Dr. Vorhes is in failing health and likely to spend the winter in the south.
W. Va. resident J. Ke. Nuckle age 85 died after a fall suffered days earlier. Born in Alber maine county Virginia he lived in Letart and left a widow eight sons and three daughters as survivors. Two sons preceded him in death. He was a farmer and Advent Christian church member with many friends mourning.
A large Overland owned by George Neimeier of Lower Pomroy was stolen last Thursday night and found Friday on the river road near Gallipolis. Thieves apparently ran out of gasoline and abandoned the car in the road.
Mrs. A O Tracy accused Mrs Emma Quillen of taking a second twenty after paying for bread at Roushes bakery in Pomeroy. Quillen denied receipt of two twenties. hearing held, bond set. Also announced no women jurors in Meigs County until courthouse facilities are updated. three jurors excused and others sent home. Case Ohio v George Deem Sr stems from a Bashan area fight after a beauty contest last August.
The case centers on a dispute between Deem and Young Ervin involving the Archer family. Deem faces an assault and battery charge as jurors are sworn. The panel comprises 12 named jurors and deliberations begin after a lengthy session, with a December start for further jury trials.
Rock Springs hosts the farmers institute Wednesday and Thursday featuring state speakers and local talent. Grace White J F Jii den M A Kraus Prof Ralph Howell Judge C F E Peoples and County Agent Woodward among participants. Long Bottom institute follows Friday and Saturday with Dr G H Lasher of Rutland scheduled for statewide institute work.
The county campaign closed Saturday adding about one hundred names to the Meigs County Farm Bureau, bringing total membership near seven hundred. County Agent Woodward and many Meigs residents attended a district meeting in McArthur with members from Meigs, Gallia, Athens and Vinton counties. Township meetings will continue across the western part of Meigs county to complete organization efforts.
Charles Koonz head lockman at dam 21 Apple Grove was dragged into the river by a line coil and lost part of his foot. He was rushed to Gallipolis Hospital where doctors hope to save the leg. His crew assisted as rescue followed.
Sunday evening at Keno Chester township Charles E. Adams a grandson of Mark Adams who was here on the jury Monday fell down cellar steps and broke his arm. The boy is under ten years of age.
London specialists clash over radium as a cancer remedy. Sir Thomas Parkinson calls it a failure and dangerous, while other experts in London defend the treatment and favor X rays. the interview follows his arrival in New Zealand.
An ad touts Epsonade Salts a flavored Epsom salt blend with fruit derivatives for a lemonade taste. It claims relief for biliousness headache and constipation and warns to avoid tasteless imitations by asking for Epsonade Salts from the American Epsom Association.
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